25 Cool Gadget Gift Ideas for Executives and Tech-Lovers

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 / Surface Book

The new Surface Pro 4 offers the versatility of a laptop and tablet and weighs only 1.73 pounds. It has a 12.3-inch PixelSense display with high contrast and low glare, and can easily switch from laptop to tablet with a multi-position kickstand and keyboard. The device comes with 6th Gen Intel Core m3, i5 or i7 processors and sports a battery life of up to nine hours.

Cost: Starting at $899

The Surface Book is a high-performance laptop that weighs just 3.34 lbs. It has a 13.5-inch PixelSense display with 3000x2000-resolution, and is calibrated for true-to-life color. The laptop comes with the 6th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and up to 16 GB of memory and sports a battery life of up to 12 hours.

Cost: Starting at $1,499

In 2015, significant progress was made in bringing the cloud and automation to personal devices. From Amazon's Echo to smart watches and fitness trackers to 2-in-1 laptops and self-learning devices, multi-functionality was the name of the game — all made possible by cloud and machine learning. In this slideshow, we've pulled together a list of innovative gadget gifts that feature the latest in connectivity and automation.

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